stroke symptom

strokesymptom.com
an educational website designed to improve public health by increasing awareness of stroke symptoms

A stroke is the interruption of blood flow to the brain due to arterial or cardiac constriction, blockage or rupture. A stroke causes brain cells to die and is a medical emergency. It is not a heart attack, it is a brain attack. Strokes can occur at any age. Strokes are the #3 cause of death and the #1 cause of adult disability in the USA. Learn the symptoms, treatment and prevention of stroke.

Strokes are not always predicted by warning signs but are sometimes preceded by mini strokes known as transient ischemic attacks (TIA).

Stroke symptoms:
* Sudden intense headache, pain may extend to limbs
* Rapid numbness or muscle weakness of face, arm or leg - often limited to one side of the body
* Abrupt imbalance, blurred vision, slurred speech, altered senses or confused thought process

Stroke treatment:
Get immediate medical assistance. Call 911 in the USA. Untreated stroke may lead to brain injury or death.

Stroke prevention:
Healthy diet and exercise. Avoid cigarettes, obesity, heavy alcohol consumption and illicit drugs. Proactive health screening by ultrasonic inspection can detect plaque buildup in cartoid arteries, allowing your personal physician to prescribe ways to increase blood flow and minimize the chance of blood clots. Ultrasonic inspection methods are quick and painless.